Conditions at Hoddevika in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars
October is when Hoddevika officially shifts into high gear. Average swell height climbs to 1.5m (5ft) and wave period to 10.2s, and the character of the swell changes from windswell to genuine groundswell. The directional distribution remains well angled, with NNW (15.1%), W (12.1%), WSW (12.5%) and WNW (9.4%) all contributing, while the optimal W/WNW/NW/NNW window totals roughly 46%. This is not yet the thick midwinter energy, but the frequency of solid 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) waves rises steadily.
Wind patterns continue to favor stormy lows tracking toward Norway. S (13.2%) and SSW (14.1%) winds are the most common, but the offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE sector is present 23% of the time - tied for the best of the year. Air temperatures cool to 8.1°C, water still holds at 11.7°C, and precipitation averages 6.10mm/day. Autumn storms deliver a mixture of rain and strong winds, but when the timing is right, the bay lights up with clean, long-period lines under cold, blue skies.
Average Spot conditions at Hoddevika in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hoddevika during October. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Hoddevika for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hoddevika for October. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Hoddevika.